Events Manager

Job Description

At KLAS, we bring important healthcare industry leaders together to address some of the biggest challenges in healthcare technology. As an Event Manager, you’ll turn leadership’s vision into well-run events by bringing the right people together, coordinating the details, and guiding each event from planning through follow-up. You’ll lead assigned events, support others as needed, and help improve our event processes over time.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with the executive team to define event goals, communicate plans, and bring each event vision to life.
• Lead event teams by setting direction, sharing timelines and milestones, resolving conflicts, and building collaboration.
• Coordinate with team members, industry executives, sponsors, venues, and other stakeholders.
• Develop event budgets, monitor expenses, and make decisions that keep projects within budget.
• Coordinate participant travel and work with venues on contracts and banquet event orders.
• Identify and address risks to keep events on schedule and resolve challenges as they arise.
• Ensure event deliverables are completed on time and meet quality expectations.
• Gather feedback and prepare post-event reports to improve future events.
• Document best practices and look for ways to improve event planning processes.

What You Bring

• At least two years of successful event management experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments at a fast pace.
• Professionalism and confidence when working with executives and other stakeholders.
• The ability to lead meetings, make decisions, motivate others, and build a positive team environment.
• A proactive, flexible approach to solving problems and managing changing priorities.
• The ability to anticipate project risks and find practical ways to address them.
• Creativity and an interest in learning and applying new event management approaches.
• Proficiency with event management tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing events for 100–200 or more attendees, particularly events involving executive-level professionals.
• Project management experience.
• A bachelor’s degree, preferably in hospitality management, marketing, communications, or a related field.

The salary range for this role starts at $65,000 per year. Final compensation will be determined according to the candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and qualifications. We offer exceptional benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, HSA with company match, 401K with company match, PTO, and more. 
 
All employees undergo a comprehensive internal education program to gain knowledge of the healthcare information technology industry and KLAS' methodology. Learn more about us at www.klasresearch.com.
 
We encourage candidates to read this article before applying: https://klasresearch.com/article/hiring-character-first/903
 
Why Join KLAS Research?
 At KLAS, we are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member can excel. Our culture emphasizes collaboration and continuous learning with a dedication to enhancing global healthcare. Here’s what you can expect:

• Welcoming and Supportive Team: From day one, you'll be valued and supported in your professional development.
• Investment in New Hires: We invest in our new hires through an internal education program designed to get you up to speed with KLAS and Health Information Technology (HIT).
• Career Development: Regular one-on-one meetings, quarterly conversations, and mentoring opportunities to support your growth.
• Hybrid Schedule: Our hybrid work policy allows team members to work both remotely and in the office. This flexible approach provides team members with a balance between in-person collaboration and remote work autonomy. Hybrid work is defined as three (3) full days expected in-office, Monday - Wednesday.
• Enjoyable Work Environment: We strive to make work enjoyable with quarterly team activities, monthly office events such as chili cook-offs and costume contests, catered lunch once a month, snack room, and more.
• Inclusive Culture: We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Our employee resource groups, sponsored by our executives, provide additional support and community for our team members.
• Core Values: Our core values of integrity, passion, accountability, trust, and humility guide everything we do. We believe in upholding these values to create a positive and productive workplace.

KLAS’ mission is to improve the world's healthcare by amplifying the voice of providers and payers. We can only fully live up to that mission when we prioritize inclusion, equity, and diversity. As a company and individuals, we commit to building an atmosphere where we can all thrive and belong—across race and ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexuality, age, ability, religion, and experience.